The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V482000·Announced 2013-10-17

Vintage Trailers Recall 2007-2013 Models Due to Door Lock Jamming Risk

Vintage Trailers is recalling 4,212 travel trailers from 2007-2013 because a door lock defect could jam the deadbolt, trapping occupants inside the vehicle.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential entrapment and injury.

Plain-English summary

Vintage Trailers Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 Crystal, Intimidator, Aero, Outlaw, Bandit, and Cargo trailers manufactured between January 2007 and May 2013. This recall affects 4,212 units equipped with Fastec-brand door locks.

The defect involves the possibility of removing the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt. If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. This could leave a person inside the travel trailer locked in and unable to exit the vehicle without using the emergency exit, increasing the risk of injury.

Vintage Trailers will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2013. Owners may contact Vintage at 1-800-233-5455 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VINTAGE CARGO, OUTLAW, CRYSTAL, BANDIT
Brand
VINTAGE
Manufacturer
Vintage Trailers Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
4,212

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • CARGO
  • OUTLAW
  • CRYSTAL
  • BANDIT
  • AERO
  • INTIMIDATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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